1813

Account of all securities due the province.

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 304 number 65

8 October 1813

Copy. Petition of merchants to Bathurst. Since negotiation to end hostilities between England and United States are pending, committee wishes to make statement of facts regarding province which has been misrepresented in England, and therefore neglected. Barrenness of land around Halifax exaggerated to cover whole province, by those who want American trade with the West Indies to continue. Possibilities of N.S. as military and naval base, made necessary by enmity of U.S. lack of regard for interests of North American colonies evinced in treaties between England and U.S. 1783-1806. Disastrous effect on province of Article 3 of 1783 treaty Prays that this memorial may be taken into consideration when new treaty is made "that these colonies may henceforward be guarded from the effects of a changeable policy, than which nothing can prove more injurious to every pursuit, in their agriculture, fisheries or commerce." Enclosure: Memorial of committee.

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 304 number 66.1

8 October 1813

Draft of memorial of Halifax Committee of Trade to Earl Bathurst. It is now 30 years since American colonies got independence, and "the seals of the definitive Treaty of Peace were scarcely dry, when they raised a Dispute on every article which admitted of cavil or evasion". Review of articles of treaty: Art. 2, settling boundaries, has been a source of dispute, still unsatisfied, Art. 3, giving Americans fishing rights, has been grossly abused by U.S., Art. 4, allowing Loyalists to recover debts, hindered in execution by U.S., Art. 5, re: restoration of lost property, not carried out by U.S., Art. 6 of amnesty, followed by persecution, Art. 7 depended on Great Britain and was ultimately carried out, Art. 8, re: Mississippi navigation, was subject of American aggression, Articles 9 and 10, not admitting of dispute, were fulfilled. In 1794 East and West Indies were laid open to U.S., who took advantage by sending larger ships than were permitted. American aggression towards Louisiana and Florida, and American friendship of France prove her degradation. Prevalent idea that eastern section of U.S. is friendly to Great Britain shown to be false by their bad treatment of British soldiers and sailors. No hope of an election reversing policy, since parties are so nearly balanced. Committee hint that England should not trust U.S. who believe that the end justifies the means. Commercial eagerness of every American. Bad effect of competition between varied American cargoes, which can obtain cash, and British colonial cargoes, limited to fish, lumber and country produce. Progress of commerce with West Indies during three periods (1)1783-1793 (2)1794-1806 (3)1807-1813, since Treaty of Versailles, shows harm that American intercourse does to British colonial trader. If Americans are admitted to W.I. by treaty, northern colonies "will remain in perpetual infancy, and not have the power to supply the Islands when a sudden fit of displeasure may seize hold of the Government of the United States." Special request that no repetition of Art. 3 of 1783 treaty be allowed. American intercourse fatal to moral of colonials since "the sentiments, habits and manners, both political and Moral of the lower Order of the Americans are dangerous and Contaminating in a very great degree---It is the first wish of the Petitioners to see these Colonies completely, British; this will, ever, be found their surest defence and greatest blessing ; but the intercourse permitted by that fatal article of the definitive Treaty was detrimental to their duty as Subjects and to every other object which in this address, the Petitioners have in view." Petitioners hope that possession by England of Passa Acadie (sic) islands will be insisted upon, according to Art. 2. They ask Govt. to initiate action in Cape Breton to prevent smuggling of gypsum, which N.S. and New Brunswick may follow. They urge that St. Pierre and Miquelon be not returned to France, and that Americans be not allowed on shores and surrounding waters. If Americans are prohibited from W.I. free ports might be made (as by Order-in-Council of 1809); if so, "every principle of sound policy will confine the intercourse within very narrow limits, which the Petitioners are of opinion ought not to exceed the ports of Saint John in New Brunswick and Halifax in N.S."

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 304 number 66.2

10 March 1814

Account for exports from district of Halifax for year ending 31 Dec. 1813. Signed.

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 304 number 67

17 February 1813

Estimate of sums necessary for roads for 1813: for principal roads, to be expended under Lieutenant Governor's direction £3500, for roads and bridges, of secondary importance--(no sum stated). Signed.

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 304 number 68

28 January 1813

Account of notes delivered to Treasury between 12 Sept. 1812 and 28 Jan. 1813. Signed.

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 304 number 69

25 January 1814

Account of provincial notes issued under commission dated 28 Apr. 1813. Recapitulation of notes remaining outstanding, to 25 Jan. 1814. Signed.

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 304 number 70

1813

Memorandum of notes cancelled in 1812 and 1813.

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 304 number 71

24 March 1813

Report of joint committee on public accounts on lighthouses.

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 304 number 72

15 January 1814

Account of provincial notes issued under commission dated 20 Aug. 1812. Signed.

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 304 number 73

11 February 1813

Estimate of civil establishment of province. Incomplete. Signed.

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 304 number 74

3 April 1813

Speech of Lieutenant Governor on closing session.

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 304 number 75

4 September 1813

Deposition of Hillary Langlois and Philip Hamon, that great numbers of American fishermen frequent and plunder the coast of Labrador, Magdalen Islands, Gaspe and Gulph of St. Lawrence, hoist the American flag, abuse England etc. Signed.

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 304 number 76

10 February 1814

Address of Lieutenant Governor on opening legislature. Signed.

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 304 number 77

12 February 1814

Draft of Assembly's answer to Lieutenant Governor's speech.

Reference: Commissioner of Public Records Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 304 number 78